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18 engines are listed against the BMW E36 on Engine Finder: BMW M42 E36 DOHC, BMW M43 E36 Aluminum, BMW M43 E36/E46 Plastic, BMW M51D25 E36/E46 TDS Diesel, BMW M52B20 E36, BMW M52B20 E36/E46, BMW M52B23 E36/E46, BMW M52B25 E36 328i, BMW M52B28 E36/E46, BMW M52B30 E36/E46, M42B18, M43B18, M51D25, M52B20, M52B23, M52B25, M52B28, M52B30. They cover 1.8- to 3.0-litre petrol and diesel units. Prices quoted on these listings run from R9,400 to R27,500.
| Engine | Capacity | Fuel | Power / torque | Also listed for | Price quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M42 E36 DOHC | 1.8L (1,800 cc) | Petrol | 103 kW / 175 Nm | — | R9,400 – R10,400 |
| BMW M43 E36 Aluminum | 1.8L (1,800 cc) | Petrol | 85 kW / 165 Nm | — | R9,500 – R10,500 |
| BMW M43 E36/E46 Plastic | 1.8L (1,800 cc) | Petrol | 85 kW / 165 Nm | — | R10,500 – R11,500 |
| BMW M51D25 E36/E46 TDS Diesel | 2.5L (2,500 cc) | Diesel | 105 kW / 220 Nm | — | R11,800 – R12,800 |
| BMW M52B20 E36 | 2.0L (2,000 cc) | Petrol | 110 kW / 190 Nm | — | R15,600 – R17,600 |
| BMW M52B20 E36/E46 | 2.0L (2,000 cc) | Petrol | 110 kW / 190 Nm | — | R14,000 – R16,000 |
| BMW M52B23 E36/E46 | 2.3L (2,300 cc) | Petrol | 125 kW / 210 Nm | — | R14,000 – R16,000 |
| BMW M52B25 E36 328i | 2.5L (2,500 cc) | Petrol | 141 kW / 245 Nm | — | R18,300 – R20,300 |
| BMW M52B28 E36/E46 | 2.8L (2,800 cc) | Petrol | 142 kW / 280 Nm | — | R25,500 – R27,500 |
| BMW M52B30 E36/E46 | 3.0L (3,000 cc) | Petrol | 170 kW / 320 Nm | — | R22,000 – R24,000 |
| M42B18 | 1.8L (1,796 cc) | Petrol | 103 kW / 175 Nm | E36 318is | R9,400 – R10,400 |
| M43B18 | 1.8L (1,796 cc) | Petrol | 85 kW / 165 Nm | E36 318i, E46 318i | R10,500 – R11,500 |
| M51D25 | 2.5L (2,497 cc) | Diesel | 105 kW / 220 Nm | E36 325tds, E46 325tds | R11,800 – R12,800 |
| M52B20 | 2.0L (1,995 cc) | Petrol | 110 kW / 190 Nm | E36 320i, E46 320i | R15,600 – R17,600 |
| M52B23 | 2.3L (2,325 cc) | Petrol | 125 kW / 210 Nm | E36 323i, E46 323i | R14,000 – R16,000 |
| M52B25 | 2.5L (2,494 cc) | Petrol | 141 kW / 245 Nm | E36 325i, E46 325i | R18,300 – R20,300 |
| M52B28 | 2.8L (2,793 cc) | Petrol | 142 kW / 280 Nm | E36 328i, E46 328i | R16,000 – R18,000 |
| M52B30 | 3.0L (2,979 cc) | Petrol | 170 kW / 320 Nm | E36 330i, E46 330i | R22,000 – R24,000 |
Specs and prices are as recorded on each listing. Engines change between model years, so match the engine code stamped on your block, or ask the supplier to confirm it, before you buy.
It depends on the individual engine — its mileage, service history and how it was driven matter more than the model. Ask the supplier for the mileage and any history they have on the unit before you buy, and keep up regular servicing once it is fitted.
The cost of BMW E36 replacement engines varies based on the year model and condition. Used and reconditioned options are available at different price points.
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